Find the perfect things to do in Houston Thanksgiving Weekend with our Houston 5-Day Thanksgiving Weekend Guide for Wednesday, November 27 to Sunday, December 1, 2019.
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Lace-up your sneakers for one of several Thanksgiving turkey trots happening around town; check out a lineup of custom cars and celebrity appearances at AutoRama; root for the Rockets during a heated game against Miami; take advantages of Black Friday bargains; join Mayor Sylvester Turner for Houston’s 100th annual holiday tree lighting in Downtown; jam out to a live show by the “King of Trap” and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston Thanksgiving Weekend, from Wednesday, November 27 to Sunday, December 1, 2019.
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Things to Do All Thanksgiving Weekend
- Thanksgiving Events Around Houston | Wednesday and Thursday – Whether you’re looking to work up an appetite in a turkey trot or chow down at an indulgent feast, you can give thanks for friends, family, and all of the delicious food at Thanksgiving events happening all over Houston. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Main Street Theater presents The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley | Daily – Take a seat for Main Street Theater’s presentation of The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley. The delightful continuation of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice switches the focus to Miss Bennett’s downstairs servants, who find themselves in the midst of a separate holiday scandal. Tickets are $43; $38 for ages 65 and up; $23 for ages 30 and under; $10 for full time students with valid ID. Showtimes vary.
- Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens | Daily – Brighten up your holiday season at the Festival of Lights in Moody Gardens, which features a mile-long trail of more than one million lights and illuminated scenes with views of Galveston Bay. The family-friendly mainstay also offers an outdoor skating rink, vendors serving hot chocolate and festive food, and live entertainment. Tickets start at $18.95. 6pm to 10pm daily.
- A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas at Alley Theatre | Daily – Catch a performance of the classic, seasonal tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, who’s famously visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future in Alley Theatre’s annual production of A Christmas Carol. Tickets start at $37. Showtimes vary.
- Zoo Lights at Houston Zoo | Daily – Stroll through the Houston Zoo with hot chocolate in hand while you admire glimmering displays made up of more than two million Christmas lights at this annual must-see attraction. You can snap a selfie on the giant ice throne, play in the snow, make your way through an illuminated tunnel, and take photos with Santa on select nights. Tickets start at $12.95. 5pm to 9:30pm daily.
- Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Play at Stages Repertory Theatre | Daily – Kick off the holidays with Stages Repertory Theatre’s musical production of the Christmas classic, Miracle on 34th Street, at Arena Theater in Montrose. Tickets range from $25 to $65, but a limited number of $40 seats are discounted to $22.50 for select shows. Showtimes vary.
- Current Temporary and Traveling Exhibitions on Display at Houston Museums | Daily | Some FREE – Discover art, history, science, and fun for kids at Houston’s most popular museums and exhibition venues, including The Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH), Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS), The Menil Collection, The Health Museum, Holocaust Museum Houston, Lone Star Flight Museum, National Museum of Funeral History, The Bryan Museum and more.
- AutoRama at George R. Brown Convention Center | Thursday to Sunday – Scope out some of the country’s best hot rods, customs, trucks, and motorcycles when the 60th Annual AutoRama car show stops in Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center. Expect celebrity appearances from WWE star Samoa Joe, Marvel’s Black Panther, Mike Finnegan of “Hot Rod Garage-Road Kill” and “Finnegan’s Garage”, and Aaron Kaufman from Discovery’s “Shifting gears with Aaron Kaufman.” Tickets cost $19, $4.99 for children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and under. Times vary.
- Sol Raiders at Zero Latency Houston | Friday to Sunday – Immerse yourself at Houston’s first free-roam, warehouse-scale, virtual reality gaming experience, Zero Latency, when they introduce their brand new game, Sol Raiders. Tickets start at $19. Times vary.
- Downtown Lasers & Lights at Historic Downtown Galveston | Friday and Sunday | FREE – Galveston’s historic downtown district hosts Downtown Lasers & Lights, an event featuring new laser shows, a magical display of lights and other holiday-themed attractions in Saengerfest Park and beyond. 6pm to 9pm each day.
- The Catastrophic Theatre presents Baby Screams Miracle at MATCH | Friday to Sunday, – Take a seat for The Catastrophic Theatre’s dark take on family holiday programming with Baby Screams Miracle, presented at MATCH in Midtown. Tickets for all shows are pay-what-you-can, ranging from $5 to $75. $40 is the suggested price. Showtimes vary.
- Houston Ballet presents The Nutcracker at Hobby Center | Friday to Sunday – The Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, and all of her magical toys return for the beloved Christmas classic, The Nutcracker, presented by the Houston Ballet at the Wortham Theater Center. Tickets start at $39. Showtimes vary.
- A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas at Alley Theatre | Friday to Sunday – Houston’s seasonal favorite, A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas, returns to the Alley Theatre. The family-friendly re-telling of Charles Dickens’ classic story follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey with the three ghostly spirits who visit him on Christmas Eve. A Christmas Carol instills a powerful message about redemption and the spirit of the holiday season. Tickets start at $34. Showtimes vary.
- Flea at Silver Street: Black Friday Holiday Flea | Friday to Sunday – Silver Street Studios’ holiday flea market returns with one-of-a-kind collectibles, jewelry, vintage finds, artwork, mid-century modern furniture, and original designs. Visitors can also hit up the full bar and local food trucks, as well as onsite pet adoptions. Tickets are $5 and kids 12 and under get in free. 10am to 5pm daily.
- Art Factory presents The Wizard of Oz at the Docks | Friday to Sunday – Celebrate the 80th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz with Art Factory’s fresh take on the beloved film. Expect to hear some of the film’s original music, including “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Ding! Dong! The Witch is Dead,” “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” “If I Were the King of the Forest” and more. Tickets are $25 (or five for $100), but limited discounted $12.50 tickets are available for select shows. Showtimes vary.
- A Musical Feast: All-Strauss Thanksgiving at Jones Hall | Friday to Sunday – Enjoy a mesmerizing concert by the Houston Symphony as they perform An All-Strauss Thanksgiving, featuring full-orchestra showpieces from the greatest symphonic poet of all time, Richard Strauss. Tickets start at $24, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Showtimes vary.
- Love & Make’s Candle Making Workshop in Rice Village | Friday and Sunday – Design and create a personalized wax candle with help from the team at Love & Makes in Rice Village. The BYOB workshop also features handmade goods from local artisans to shop while your candles set. $45. Times vary.
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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
- Thanksgiving Eve with Santa at Children’s Museum of Houston – Bring the kiddos to Children’s Museum of Houston for Turkey Day crafts and festive characters at their Thanksgiving Eve Celebration. Included with admission to the museum. 10am to 5pm.
- Board Game Night at Rudyard’s British Pub | No Cover – Get your game on at Rudyard’s British Pub, where they reserve the upstairs space for board games every Wednesday night. 6:30pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat at Toyota Center – Cheer loud for the Rockets when they hit the court to play the Heat at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- Jazz Wednesdays at Axelrad | No Cover – Grab a drink and lounge in a hammock while listening to the music of local jazz artists every Wednesday at Axelrad. 7pm.
- Jive Turkeys, featuring Billy Sorrells, Ali Siddiq, Dave Lawson and more at Houston Improv – Crackup at the comedy of Ali Siddiq, Marcus D. Wiley, Billy Sorrells, Se7en, and Dave Lawson during the annual holiday show, Jive Turkeys, at the Houston Improv. Tickets for general admission cost $25; front row seating is $35. 7:30pm and 9:45pm.
- Mike Ryan in Concert at House of Blues – Catch a country concert by Mike Ryan when the singer, songwriter, and guitarist from San Antonio, Texas performs live at House of Blues. Tickets start at $15, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
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Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2019
- Thanksgiving Day Brunches & Dinners Around Houston – Dive into a heaping plate of all your Thanksgiving favorites and avoid the burden of cleaning up the kitchen by going out to restaurants around Houston for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Times, prices, and locations vary.
- YMCA Turkey Dash 2019 at Monty Ballard YMCA at Cinco Ranch – Before indulging in a decadent Thanksgiving feast, work up a sweat at the YMCA Turkey Dash in Cinco Ranch, which features a 10K, 5K, and 1-mile event for children and walking, as well as prizes for costumed runners. Registration starts at $20. 6:45am.
- BakerRipley Houston Turkey Trot at Post Oak Boulevard – Work up an appetite at the annual Houston Turkey Trot, which supports the largest community development organization in Texas, BakerRipley. Registration is $40 for a timed 5K or 10K; $35 for an untimed 5K or 10K; $20 for the Kids Run. 7:30am.
- 70th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in Downtown | FREE – Kick off your holiday in Downtown, where a stunning showcase of floats, balloons, marching bands and more will entertain audiences in the 70th Annual Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade. 9am.
- Thanksgiving Day Feast at B&B Butchers – B&B Butchers opens its doors this Thanksgiving to offer guests a festive prix fixe menu of tasty dishes like roasted turkey with cornbread and sausage stuffing, oven-baked yams, and decadent pumpkin pie. On your way out, grab a complimentary “leftover” turkey sandwich from the Butcher Shop, made with roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and a side of gravy. Free hot apple cider and pumpkin cookies are also available. $68 for adults; $25 for kids. 11am to 8pm.
- Thanksgiving Day Skating at The ICE at Discovery Green – Entertain friends, family, and out-of-town guests with a day of ice skating on The Ice at Discovery Green. No cover for the park; $13 general admission to skate. 11am to 11pm.
- The 32nd Annual Uptown Holiday Lighting | FREE – Following a two-year hiatus due to construction, Uptown’s iconic holiday lighting returns with more than 300, twenty-foot-tall holiday trees along Post Oak Boulevard from the West Loop to Richmond Avenue. The family-friendly event will feature live music, food and drink, holiday characters, a special appearance from Santa, and a firework display. 4pm to 7pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Thanksgiving Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston Thanksgiving Weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Black Friday, November 29, 2019
- Black Friday Brunch at Weights and Measures | No Cover – Fuel up for Black Friday shopping with a hearty brunch and boozy cocktails at Weights and Measures in Downtown. 10am to 3pm.
- Thanksgiving Week at Children’s Museum of Houston – Enjoy Thanksgiving Week with plenty of holiday fun at Children’s Museum of Houston. The museum will feature an Inflatable Snow Globe photo opp for the kiddos. Included with general admission to the museum. 10am to 6pm.
- Black Friday: Fea In-Store Performance at Cactus Music | FREE – Shop local while enjoying live music from the San Antonio-based punk band, Fea, on Black Friday at Cactus Music. 3pm to 4pm.
- Pat Green in Concert at Sam Houston Race Park – Sing along to country hits like “Dixie Lullaby,” “Songs About Texas,” and “Wave on Wave” when Pat Green takes the stage with Kyle Park at Sam Houston Race Park. Tickets for early birds start at two for $30. 6pm to 11pm.
- Elf Movie Screening at Levy Park | FREE – Follow along as Buddy the Elf ventures out from the North Pole to New York City in search of his human father during a free screening of Elf at Levy Park. 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
- 12th Annual Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration at Hotel Galvez | FREE – Enjoy the arrival of Santa Claus in a horse-drawn carriage, a ceremonial Christmas tree lighting, a performance by the Galveston Ballet, and live music from area choirs and bands when Hotel Galvez kicks off its yearly holiday celebrations. 6pm to 7:30pm.
- Michelle in Concert at House of Blues – Jam out to a live show by the R&B singer, songwriter, and television personality, K. Michelle, as she performs live at House of Blues. Tickets start at $37, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- Thing-A-Ma-Jingle: Black Friday Gift Market at Main Street and Congress | No Cover – Knock out your holiday shopping list at Downtown’s Thingamajingle gift market-meets-block party on Main Street. Along with plenty of shopping, you can expect a hipster Santa, photo bus, karaoke, and various holiday-themed activities. 7pm to midnight.
- Kody West in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Head to White Oak Music Hall for a live set by the country singer-songwriter, Kody West, along with openers Giovannie & the Hired Guns. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 the day of the show. 8pm.
- Freddie Gibbs in Concert at Warehouse Live – Check out a live show by Freddie Gibbs, who brings his “Album of the Year Tour” to Houston’s Warehouse Live following the late-June release of his second studio album with Madlib, Bandana. Tickets start at $26, but you may find better or cheaper tickets using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8pm.
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